Programming Your Own VEX IQ Robot With Python - Level 1SP
This self-paced course is for robotics students who have a VEX IQ robot at home and want to learn to program it using the Python programming language.
Sally Morris - Tech/SPED
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(220)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be to watch the videos, participate in discussion prompts, and to share results of their programming.Assessment
Informal feedback, more complete assessments available by request.Grading
Grades by request only.Class Experience
This course is for students who have their own (or their school’s) VEX IQ robot at home and want to learn how to program it using Python text-based coding. You must have a physical VEX IQ robot 2nd generation to participate in this course. If you have 1st generation, please see one of my VEXCode classes, as the 1st generation brain cannot download Python. You must also have a computer (not tablet) that runs Windows OS, Mac OS, or Chrome OS. Each lesson will have specific goals to plan and write programs, download them to the robot and test the code. Students need an area (preferably on the floor) where they can test their robot running the programs. If they have a way to show their results by moving their computer camera or utilizing their cell phone or a tablet camera, that would be helpful. The teacher will demonstrate the code on screen and help students perfect their code. Students will then download their programs and share their results. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and work to solve problems with guidance from the teacher via discussion posts. Students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ASD, ADHD or other learning challenges are welcome to participate. This course is text-based coding, so some basic typing skills are required. These lessons may be differentiated for learner interest and ability.
Learning Goals
Students will learn text-based Python coding and will learn how to troubleshoot and solve problems with their code. They will also learn about the physical parts of the VEX IQ robots, including sensors, and how to transfer the code from the computer to the robot.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Updating the Firmware and Test Program
Lesson 2:
Drive Your Robot in a Square
Lesson 3:
Navigate an Obstacle Course
Lesson 4:
Swing Turns/Pivot Turns & Bumper Switch
Other Details
Learning Needs
All of my classes are welcome to students with learning challenges. I am a certified Special Education teacher and can help with modifications if necessary.
Parental Guidance
Students will need to download the VEXCode software for IQ from this site: https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexcode/install/iq. No account creation is necessary.
Pre-Requisites
Good basic computer skills. Experience with block-based coding is a plus.
Joined April, 2019
4.8
220reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University
I am a Certified Robotics Instructor/Educator/Coach (VEX Robotics). I have taught VEX robotics programming since 2013 to students in public and private school settings and online since 2018.
I have 5 public school teaching certifications/licenses:
Technology Education. Grades 6-12. (Texas)
Technology Applications. Grades EC-12. (Texas)
Special Education. Grades EC-12. (Texas)
Computer Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12.
(Indiana)
Technology Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12.
(Indiana)
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Self-Paced Course
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